⚔ POV: You’re the Main Character in a Romantasy Book
In this episode, I break down the tropes that made me obsessed with romantasy:🗡️ Enemies to Lovers👑 Chosen One & Secret Royalty💔 Forbidden Love🌌 Soulmates (and when that trope fails)👨👩👧👦 Found Family…and why some of them hit harder than a battle-worn fae general in a mating bond.We talk Feyre and Rhys, Violet and Xaden, Magnolia and BJ (yes, it’s chaos), and what makes a good trope great — or just toxic in disguise.If you’ve ever said “I can fix him” about a morally grey war criminal, this one’s for you.Romantasy isn’t just fantasy with kissing — it’s emotional warfare, character growth, and yes, magical yearning.Grab your daggers. Bring your annotated paperbacks. Let’s unpack the tropes that ruined us (in the best way).
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💜 The Books That Made Me
In this debut episode of By The Book, I’m taking you on a nostalgic ride through my reading origin story, from scented sticker bribes and Rainbow Magic Fairies to Percy Jackson, Dork Diaries, dystopian obsessions, and eventually falling headfirst into the romantasy rabbit hole.These are the books that shaped my reading life, influenced the way I see the world, and turned me into the bookworm I am today. Whether you were raised by Greek gods, dystopian rebels, or diary-writing middle schoolers, I think you’ll find something to relate to here.So cozy up, press play, and let’s dive into the stories that started it all.
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👋 Prologue: By The Book
Welcome to By The Book, a cozy, biweekly podcast for romance and fantasy book lovers! 📚✨ Hosted by Bea Reed, this intro episode is your invitation into a warm, bookish world where we obsess over fictional couples, swoon over slow burns, and deep dive into all things romantasy.Whether you’re into epic fantasy series, enemies-to-lovers tropes, found family themes, or just love a good book hangover — this podcast is for you.Expect spoiler-free (mostly) reviews, character breakdowns, trope deep dives, and author chatter featuring names like Sarah J. Maas, Carissa Broadbent, Ali Hazelwood, and Rebecca Yarros — plus spicy BookTok favorites and underrated indie gems.If you’ve ever said “just one more chapter” and suddenly it’s 3 a.m., you’re not alone.Hit play to meet your host, hear what’s coming, and find your next favorite read.🎧 New episodes every two weeks starting July 28th. Grab your tea, get comfy, and let’s read — by the book.
By The Book with Bea Reed
Welcome to By The Book with Bea Reed, your cozy escape into the worlds of romance, fantasy, and all the stories that steal your heart. Each week, Bea invites you to curl up and chat about the books that make us laugh, swoon, and get lost in magic. Whether it’s epic love stories, enchanting series, or fantastical adventures, this is a place for book lovers who live for those unforgettable moments between the pages. So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let’s share the joy of reading — one heartfelt story at a time, always by the book.
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